Staff Systems Safety Engineer (Compliance)
Role Overview
Be the person who takes a humanoid robot from a safe design to a certified, market-ready product.
You will own product safety and regulatory compliance, including electrical safety, EMC/EMI (FCC), battery, and radio, and lead engagement with certification bodies.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred
- 12+ years of relevant experience, including substantial responsibility for regulatory compliance, product safety, or functional safety of complex electromechanical or robotic products
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
- Salary range for CA: $250,000 - $280,000
- This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
- Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- AND REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated experience leading safety certification or third-party assessment of complex robotic, machinery, or electromechanical products, including compiling technical files and declarations of conformity for regulatory submission
- Proven experience establishing and leading global regulatory and compliance strategies to support product certification and deployment across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia
- Deep understanding of the functional safety lifecycle and working knowledge of robotics and machinery safety standards, such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and ISO 10218, and the EU Machinery Regulation and CE marking
- Experience with EMC/EMI and electrical safety compliance, such as FCC Part 15 and IEC 62368-1, including pre-compliance and accredited lab testing
- Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as JAMA
- Familiarity with regulation and standards for AI-enabled products, such as the EU AI Act
- Excellent communication and the ability to influence engineering, product, and executive stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NRTL and notified body processes, including test plans, technical files, audits, and certification maintenance; battery, radio, and biocompatibility certification experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred
About Apptronik
Private humanoid robotics company developing AI-powered robots for manufacturing, logistics, and future healthcare and home applications.
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